Saved By The Cows--Again

AUTHOR(S)

Wilson, Jim

PUB. DATE

January 2001

SOURCE

Popular Mechanics;Jan2001, Vol. 178 Issue 1, p36

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Comments on the study conducted by researchers at Advanced Cell Technology on stem cells using cows. Use of stem cells to produce an embryo of the rare Asian gaur; Background on stem cells; Role of stem cells in the future of medicine.

ACCESSION #

3872978

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